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5 things you need to know on Friday

USA TODAY Sports' Nicole Auerbach breaks down what to watch for in the Sweet Sixteen in the East Region.

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12:50 a.m. MST March 28, 2014

Oscar Pistorius sits in the dock during his trial in connection with the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, on Tuesday.(Photo: Siphiwe Sibeko, AFP/Getty Images)

Oscar Pistorius' murder trial was delayed due to a court clerk who called in sick. Pistorius was expected to take the stand Friday as his defense team was due to begin its case in the shooting death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

CBS to interview Obama in Rome

CBS anchor Scott Pelley interviews President Obama in Rome. Obama met with Pope Francis for the first time Thursday in a discussion that focused on international conflict, human rights and religious freedom. The network will air portions of the interview Friday on CBS This Morning and the CBS Evening News.

Sweet 16 continues

As the Sweet 16 continues, Kentucky and Louisville — the last two national basketball champions and in-state rivals — meet Friday in Indianapolis. We fill you in on all March Madness matchups all weekend at q.usatoday.com/ncaa

BlackBerry earnings out

BlackBerry releases its quarterly earnings Friday, and they're expected to be dismal. But analysts want to hear the smartphone company's plans for making money. Find more at usatoday.com/money.

Search for Flight MH370

Australian officials shifted their search for the missing Malaysian jetliner by nearly 700 miles, citing "a new credible lead'' about the path of the aircraft and where debris may be located.